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What Are The 4 Best Things To Do In Zhangjiajie In December?

It snows in Zhangjiajie in December, especially at the end-December. Thus, some of the shuttle buses in some areas could be closed. If it snows heavily, even several scenic areas could be closed. If it doesn’t rain, views are not amazing in the mountainous area in Zhangjiajie. Tourists are not as many as those in November. It could be much quieter in the scenic areas in Zhangjiajie. Please check out the weather beforehand. Let’s see what attractions in Zhangjiajie in December which could be open to the public offer breathtaking snow views.

4 Things To Do In Zhangjiajie in December

1. Wulingyuan Scenic Area

In December, temperature in Wulingyuan Scenic Area could be very low, especially at the en-December. The area is composed of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve and Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. If the road is covered with deep snow, shuttle buses are not available in the area. In the situation, you need to explore the entire area with your feet.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park offers Yuanjiajie which is well-known for Avatar, Golden Whip Stream, and Yangjiajie to explore. In December, it could be slippery on the road. If it is covered with snow, landscape is breathtaking there. However, you have to walk to the spots you are interested in if the shuttle bus is closed.

Suoxiyu Nature Reserve features the Ten-mile Gallery to explore. If it snows heavily, the small train along the gallery could also be unavailable. Thus, you need to discover it on foot. Xihai and Shuirao Simen are also popular among tourists.

Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is famous for its stunning snow views in winter. You could take a cable car to the hillside. It offers a 16-kilometers-long trail to walk on. The road on the top of the mountain connects the mountain to Yangjiajie, and Yuanjiejia. You could discover Laowuchang, Shanpanta, Kongzhong Tianyuan and Fengxishan in December.

2. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in December doesn’t show much vitality as many trees are bare. The longest and tallest across the top of the canyon is not so crowded.

Looking down views at the bottom on the transparent bridge, you may be excited. Some strong trees grow up from the rock. You will also pass the Thin Strip of Sky Cliff.

3. Tianmen Mountain

In December, it is possible that Tianmen Mountain is closed due to the heavy snow. It is suggested that you check out the weather in advance. If it is covered with much snow, the Tianmen Cave could be closed.

​If it is frozen on the winding mountain road with 99 turns, the shuttle bus also could be closed. There is a plank road built between two tall cliffs on the mountain.

4. Huanglong Cave

Temperature in the Huanglong Cave in November is higher than that outside. If you don’t like to stay outside for long, the cave is a good choice.

​In the cave, you could take a boat on one of the two underground rivers to explore the stalactites. In addition, you will see a tall stalagmite with a height of 19.2 meters. The cave is dotted with stone curtains, stone waterfalls, stone corals, stone pearls and the like.

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Interested in Zhangjiajie In December?

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